QinetiQ employs more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
An opportunity has emerged within our Garden Island (Sydney) based Engineering team for a talented Technnical Writer / Technical Publications Author.
As a member of our Sydney based Maritime project team, you'll be responsibile for completing a variety of publication verification and amendment tasks. More specifically you will:
Develop and deliver monthly progress reports and updated schedules, emergent situation reports and risk reports
Identify prioritised publications for validation and amendment, in consultation with Ship Staff, to be agreed and accepted by the Commonwealth
Develop a 12 month schedule for validation and amendment of prioritised publications, to be agreed and accepted by the Commonwealth
Undertake physical configuration inspection of systems to ensure 'as fitted' reflects supplied publications
Ensure publications contain enough information for Ships use and update or provide recommendations;
As an ideal applicant, you'll be ready to join us by mid-November (or thereabouts) and come equipped with:
Technical author qualifications and experience in ship mechanical/marine (Prime Mover and ancillary) systems
Experience in publication authoring or amendments
Previous experience working within a technical regulatory environment
Whilst not essential, previous technical experience in the use of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ship systems or equivalent will be advantageous as will experience in the development or amendment of Defence Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) publications. Previous experience in the RAN N4 Library or Australian Book of Reference (ABR) suite of documents will be well regarded.
Due to the nature of our work, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible for Defence security clearance. Current security clearance (Baseline) is preferred.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
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